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mwg
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4th Nov 10 at 21:01   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
It's silly when you get to thinking about how much they are worth. Then all the gear you've bought to go with them Thousands and thousands
LeeM
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4th Nov 10 at 21:48   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
I got Claud butler San remo on the scheme. Went to a participating shop, got a written quote and requested the amount online. They then put the request in to work who authorised it, cycle scheme sent me a voucher and I went and picked up the bike.
Cost me 450 and I'm £20 down a month
Ojc
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Location: Reading: Drives : Clio 197
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4th Nov 10 at 22:11   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
Yep same as mine, Action Bikes have got a good selection of bikes. Found a nice GT for £350
MarkM
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4th Nov 10 at 22:31   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
I'm after a road bike...approx £500. Any ideas?
SnK
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4th Nov 10 at 22:31   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
quote:
Originally posted by glb
quote:
Originally posted by John
What sort of remedial cycles to work in the snow instead of taking the car


The sort that dosent want to get his car stuck/have some tool crash into thier car.

Can't get stuck on a bike.


Can die and be hit very easy though. Had loads of people coming in with bikes mangled after spending weeks in hospitals. One guy was in a comma for 2 months then came into bike shop wanting his right-off bike fixing.
SnK
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4th Nov 10 at 22:36   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
quote:
Originally posted by MarkM
I'm after a road bike...approx £500. Any ideas?


Spend £50 more and get a specialized allez 16. Awesome bikes with fantastic warranty! Just don't neglect servicing it and regularly cleaning/drying and re-lubing. Ask the bike store if they'll do some discount, most places should do 10% off the bike. Giving you that £500 approx.
MarkM
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4th Nov 10 at 23:00   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
Pics/links?

Do they do it in white? Sure I've seen one.
MarkM
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4th Nov 10 at 23:12   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
Another question:

Triathlon bikes look the bollocks. What's the difference between them and a road bike bar the obvious appearance difference?
Simon
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4th Nov 10 at 23:16   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
Also, any equipment you buy with the bike can be included in the scheme so stock up on lights, mud guards GOOD lock etc
3CorsaMeal
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4th Nov 10 at 23:18   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
I get 10 miles per gallon of sweat on my bike. felt sick after that and gave up cycling
MarkM
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4th Nov 10 at 23:23   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
My legs tapping with excitement here...
Ojc
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22nd Dec 10 at 16:17   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
Picked my bike up yesterday.

Ojc
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22nd Dec 10 at 16:22   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
Approximate Weight (KG): 14.75kg
Chainset: Shimano FC-M311
Forks: Rockshox Tora TK
Frame Colour: White
Frame Material: Aluminium
Frame Size: 17-18
Frame-: lightweight 6061 aluminium
Front Brake: Shimano AM-445 hydraulic disc brake
Front Mech: Shimano Alivio
Gear Shifters: Shimano Alivio
Gender: Mens
Handle Bars: Kalloy mid rise bars
Headset: SEMI INTEGRATED
Hubs: Alloy with Q/R
Number of Gears: 27
Pedals: Wellgo alloy platform
Rear Mech: Shimano Alivio
Rims: Double wall alloy rims
Saddle: Carrera
Stem: Ahead aluminium stem
Exact Frame Size: 18
Ojc
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22nd Dec 10 at 16:22   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
The Carrera Vengeance Ultimate 18" Mountain Bike features several upgrades over the popular Vengeance Race. Featuring an upgraded Rock Shox Tora TK fork, travel is increased to 120mm for greated absorption of impacts when riding on bumpy trails and with a high speed specification the Vengeance Ultimate is perfect for riding on all challenging terrain.

Features Benefits of the Carrera Vengeance
Lightweight and strong 6061 disc specific aluminium frame with profile tubing, for a faster and more effortless ride
High speed specification
Shimano 27 speed gearing with Alivio rear mech, giving great flexibility and smooth gear changing
New Shimano AM-445 hydraulic disc brakes provide a strong and powerful braking performance
Strong, lightweight double wall alloy rims
Aggressive 26" x 2.1" MTB tyres providing extra grip on rough and challenging terrain
Rockshox Tora TK fork with 120mm travel and lock out facility
Nath
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22nd Dec 10 at 16:22   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
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Ojc
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What can I do to modify it? What would you upgrade

I want different pedals, the ones on it look cheap. I also want some nicer looking handle bars.
mwg
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22nd Dec 10 at 16:25   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
http://superstar.tibolts.co.uk/product_info.php?cPath=42&products_id=127
Ojc
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22nd Dec 10 at 16:26   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
Yes! They are nice.
Ojc
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22nd Dec 10 at 16:28   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
Handle bars?
Ojc
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Oh and a nice stem as well. Are they all the same size?
mwg
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22nd Dec 10 at 16:31   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Categories.aspx?CategoryID=110

http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Categories.aspx?CategoryID=639
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Registered: 22nd Feb 05
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22nd Dec 10 at 18:04   View Garage View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
Nice my gt to work bike is a carrera and is still going strong five years later



Drives supercharged Tec with torque
jacko198
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22nd Dec 10 at 20:21   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
Pedals:
http://www.highonbikes.com/wellgo-mg1-magnesium-alloy-platform-flat-mtb-pedals.html

Cheep, seriously light and strong. Everyone working in our shop rides these
Simon
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22nd Dec 10 at 20:37   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
I have those too
John G
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22nd Dec 10 at 20:38   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
quote:
Originally posted by Ian W
Winds me right up that my work has point blank refused to do the scheme even though loads of us cycle as a hobby



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